Activities of Doru-Claudian FRUNZULICĂ related to 2017/2070(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
Annual report on the implementation of the Common Commercial Policy (debate) FR
Amendments (6)
Amendment 6 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Reiterates the importance of the multilateral system as the most effective way to achieve an inclusive global trading system; which works in the interest of developing countries; regrets in this regard the failure of the WTO 11th Ministerial Conference to make progress on issues of key importance to developing countries; welcomes however enhanced preferential treatment previously secured at the WTO for LDCs including preferential Rules of Origin and treatment for service providers; further welcomes the extension of the WTO waiver for pharmaceutical products for LDCs until 2033; calls on the Commission, in this regard, to ensure that trade provisions do not hinder access to medicine, and TRIPS+ provisions such as data exclusivity are not included in trade agreements with developing countries;
Amendment 14 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Emphasises the importance of comprehensive provisions on social, labour and environmental standards in trade agreements; urges the Commission to include a sanctions-based, binding and enforceable chapter on Trade and Sustainable Development in all trade agreements; insists strong provisions to tackle tax evasion and avoidance are included in EU FTAs and preferential trade regimes;
Amendment 18 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Welcomes the conclusion of the Regulation on Conflict Minerals1 and calls for its speedy implementation including the accompanying measures; encourages the Commission to introduce greater transparency and accountability in global supply chains, including binding due diligence obligations for supply chains in the garment sector; _________________ 1 Regulation (EU) 2017/821 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 May 2017 laying down supply chain due diligence obligations for Union importers of tin, tantalum and tungsten, their ores, and gold originating from conflict-affected and high-risk areas, OJ L 130, 19.5.2017, p. 1.
Amendment 32 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Recalls that EU trade and development policy must contribute towards regional integration and the incorporation of developing countries into global value chains; calls on the Commission to continue to support the development of the Continental Free Trade Area in Africa through political and technical assistance;
Amendment 35 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Notes the progress on the conclusion and implementation of Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs) and calls on the Commission to advance dialogue in a spirit of genuine partnership; calls in order to address outstanding issues; recalls EPAs are asymmetrical agreements with equal importance given to development and trade aspects; calls in this regard for the timely implementation of accompanying measures including the disbursement of EDF resources;
Amendment 41 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Stresses the importance of robust monitoring mechanisms in trade agreements with developing countries, including; recalls that monitoring and enforcement of sustainable development provisions require sustained and comprehensive engagement with civil society organisations including local partners; welcomes the fact that EU monitoring missions are being sent to all GSP+ countries and urges the Commission to carry out a critical assessment of progress reports in order to evaluate the ability of trade preferences to deliver development outcomes;